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HB 3936

Relating to the cancellation of all voter registrations following each presidential election; making conforming changes to voter registration and maintenance procedures.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 7 co-sponsors

Texas bill requiring cancellation of all voter registrations after presidential elections and mandatory re-registration for future voting participation.

Referred to Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 3936

Legislative bill overview

HB 3936 would require Texas to cancel all voter registrations following each presidential election and establish new registration procedures. Voters would need to re-register before subsequent elections rather than maintaining continuous registration on the voter rolls.

Why is this important

Voter registration systems are fundamental to election administration. This proposal would represent a significant structural change to how Texas maintains its voter database, affecting millions of registered voters and creating substantial administrative burdens for election officials and voters alike.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Election officials would need to process re-registration for millions of voters after every presidential election, increasing costs and staffing requirements
  • Voter disenfranchisement risk: Automatic cancellation could prevent eligible voters from participating if they miss re-registration deadlines, particularly affecting older voters, disabled voters, and those with transportation barriers
  • Election integrity tradeoffs: Proponents may argue this addresses registration accuracy, but critics contend existing maintenance procedures (death records, address changes) are more targeted and less disruptive than blanket cancellations
  • Practical implementation: Managing a complete registration reset every four years conflicts with state and federal election calendars that require voter rolls to be certified well before elections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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